News Releases
First of its kind business project invests in nature’s future
07 October, 2020
A project with potential to significantly increase business investment in Scotland’s natural capital as part of our ‘green recovery’ from COVID-19, has launched in the Scottish Borders.
World first as endangered skate egg hatches
02 October, 2020
A critically endangered flapper skate has been successfully cared for and hatched in captivity in what is thought to be a world first for the species.
Beaver survey to begin - landowners asked for support
24 September, 2020
NatureScot will next week kick off the most comprehensive and authoritative survey of beaver numbers and their range ever conducted in Scotland.
Beaver survey to begin
24 September, 2020
NatureScot will next week kick off the most comprehensive and authoritative survey of beaver numbers and their range ever conducted in Scotland.
Innovative farming pilot could replace traditional EU payment schemes
17 September, 2020
A ground-breaking new project, incentivising farmers to manage flower-rich meadows, help vulnerable populations of wading birds thrive, and restore peatlands has the potential to replace EU schemes.
Walkers urged to check for deer stalking before Heading for the Scottish Hills
01 September, 2020
Hillwalkers are being encouraged to check online for deer stalking information before setting out during the busiest part of the season.
Fresh insight into secret lives of basking sharks
28 August, 2020
The first study to successfully track a basking shark using a robot camera has shed new light on the behaviour of the world’s second largest fish.
Scotland’s nature agency wants to snap up your coasts and waters photos
31 July, 2020
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is calling on people to share their favourite photos of Scotland’s rivers, coasts, seas, lochs and canals to feature in a celebratory calendar marking Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters (YCW).
More people spending time outdoors. New survey reveals importance of nature to Scotland’s recovery from Covid-19
20 July, 2020
Lockdown in Scotland saw an increase in the number of people visiting the outdoors to enjoy nature and stay healthy, according to a report by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Welcome back to Scotland’s great outdoors but be sure to follow the Code
16 July, 2020
Scots are being asked to enjoy the great outdoors safely and responsibly by following the Scottish Outdoor Access Code in a new campaign, launching today.